delete

verb
UK: /dɪˈliːt/
US: /dəˈliːt/

  1. To remove or erase something written or recorded.

    1. Please delete this file, it's not needed anymore. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should delete the old photos from your phone to free up storage space. [ ] [ ]

  2. To remove information from a computer or other electronic device.

    1. I accidentally delete an important email this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure you back up your data before you delete anything permanently from the system. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remove expunge cancel obliterate erase

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delete" in English means: To remove or erase something written or recorded., To remove information from a computer or other electronic device..

The phonetic transcription of "delete" is /dɪˈliːt/ in British English and /dəˈliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delete": remove, expunge, cancel, obliterate, erase.

Example usage of "delete": "Please delete this file, it's not needed anymore.". More examples on the page.